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About Calvin Harris

About Calvin Harris

Is Calvin Harris a funny man? You're about to find out. The Scottish DJ, singer, songwriter and record producer will be collaborating in the making of HBO's new comedy, "Higher," which will be set in the world of electronic music.

The half-hour series, which is said to be produced by Jay Z and Will Smith (!), is being written by Harris and Irvine Welsh, a famed novelist and playwright. And while it is unknown yet exactly how the show will play out, it's a safe bet EDM fans will tune in to find out (especially since HBO is the same network that brought us "The Wire" and "Boardwalk Empire.")

Of course you know Harris from his gold-selling debut album, "I Created Disco," which was released back in 2007 and spawned the hits "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls." His second album, "Ready for the Weekend," reached No. 1 on the UK Album Chart in 2009 thanks to the chart-topping "I'm Not Alone," as well as the singles "Flashback" and "You Used Me."

Harris' third studio album, "18 Months," bowed in late 2012 and contained what would ultimately be eight single releases. He has also written and produced tracks for some of music's biggest names, including Rihanna, Cheryl Cole, Dizzee Rascal, Example and Kylie Minogue.

According to Forbes, Harris was the highest paid DJ of 2013, having grossed an estimated $46 million. His official "Greater Than" Tour returns to the states in February 2014, with stops planned at Hakkasan in Las Vegas, and in April at the Coachella Festival in California.

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August 18, 2013

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